Nordic Chase is a series of ultra-distance cycling races

Challenge yourself. Explore new roads. Ride with a community.

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A Chase is an ultra-distance cycling adventure - typically around 800 km - connecting two major cities across the North. It’s not just a race; it’s a journey of endurance, discovery, and community, where every rider chases their own limits while exploring new landscapes and forming lasting connections.

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Ultra Races

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Cyclist arriving in Copenhagen Denmark

Berlin to Copenhagen

Chapter 2

A new adventure is here. The Nordic Chase Berlin–Copenhagen takes you across two countries, connecting two capitals on an unforgettable ride to the north.

Choose your path — ROAD or GRAVEL — and chase your way to Copenhagen.

This is an extra edition of to the Nordic Chase, launched to give more riders the chance to join after the Copenhagen–Oslo editions sold out. 

June 6, 2026
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Road

+780 km

+3,600 m

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August 1, 2026
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Gravel

+730 km

+4,000 m

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The Nordic Chase is a series of self-supported ultra-distance races linking iconic cities through epic landscapes. It’s about adventure, challenge, and bringing together the community. Ride far. Ride free. Join the Chase.

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“The best part of ultra cycling is the freedom to create your own path and immerse yourself in the world around you.”

- Lael Wilcox

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Our Founder

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Gregory Sanders

Cycling has always been a passion of mine, and I’ve taken part in several ultra-distance events myself. After living in Denmark for the past three years, I’ve come to know the region inside out.

In 2025, I launched the first edition of the Nordic Chase — a 400 km ultra-distance race starting and finishing in Copenhagen. The route took riders through scenic roads across Denmark and Sweden, and it was amazing hosting all the riders.

For 2026, I’m excited to take things further — literally. The Nordic Chase returns with a series of races from Berlin all the way to Oslo!

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Gregory Sanders, Organizer of the Nordic Chase

Recap of 2025 Edition

The Nordic Chase 2025 was the inaugural edition with a 400 km race starting and finishing in Copenhagen. It marked the beginning of what is set to become an annual tradition, with a series of races.

1st Finisher Male

Alban Duvivier

1st Finisher Female

Emma Missale

13 hours 29 minutes

16 hours 39 minutes

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Bikes of Nordic Chase 2025
Two male cyclists riding on a gravel path through a green field with trees in the background on a sunny day.
A cyclist riding a bike on a winding country road surrounded by greenery and trees, with a blurred foreground of leaves and a tree trunk.
A person with a bicycle standing on a dock by the water, looking at their phone, wearing a helmet, orange safety vest, and cycling gear.
Two cyclists riding on a dirt path surrounded by green trees in a forest.
Top view of a black bicycle with a Garmin GPS device attached to the handlebars, a black saddle bag with the number 16 on it, and a wooden deck in the background.
Group of cyclists gathered outdoors, some adjusting their bikes, wearing helmets and athletic gear, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
Two men standing with a bicycle near a body of water, having a conversation. One man is smiling and holding a paper or plaque, the other is wearing a blue jacket and cap. A tall banner reads 'Worldic Chase Cycling Race'.
A cyclist riding on a winding rural road surrounded by green trees and grass, with a partly cloudy sky overhead.
A man riding a black bicycle with a water bottle in a holder, wearing a white helmet, sunglasses, a blue shirt, black shorts, white socks, and white shoes, on a sunny day with green trees and parked cars in the background.
A person riding a bicycle on a gravel road surrounded by green trees and bushes, with a red barn in the background on a sunny day. 
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Common Questions

  • In self-supported racing, riders complete the entire route without external assistance such as private support cars or friends handing over supplies. You carry your own gear, fix your own bike, and handle your food, water, and logistics independently using services available to all.

  • It's both. Some push for fast finish times, others take their time and enjoy the journey.

  • The event is independently organized by a passionate ultra-cyclist based in Copenhagen, see page.

  • Simple: the first rider to reach the finish line wins.

  • Yes, we track all riders via GPS (provided by trackers from FollowMyChallenge.com). Riders must follow the official route to be ranked.

  • Absolutely. All riders must obey local traffic laws. That includes stopping at red lights, using lights after dark, and riding safely and respectfully. Breaking traffic rules can lead to disqualification — safety always comes first.